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South Louisiana Economic Council Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.18M (2023)

Expenses
$1.06M (2023)

Total Assets
$512k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$83.3k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,177,239
Expenses
$1,059,824
Net Income
$117,415
Net Assets
$428,449
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,023,326
86.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $54
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $153,859
13.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $344,820
32.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $511,759
Total Liabilities $83,310
Net Assets $428,449
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Vic Lafont (President/Ce) $0 $0 $0
Scott Melancon (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Dr Ken Rachal (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$877,153
Expenses
$785,571
Net Income
$91,582
Net Assets
$277,656
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $877,099
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $54
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $245,155
31.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $487,426
Total Liabilities $209,770
Net Assets $277,656
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr Ken Rachal (Secretary/Tr) $13,950 $0 $0
Barry Dufrene (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Peter Louviere (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Scott Melancon (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Dustin Rabalais (Vice Chairma) $0 $0 $0
Douglas Toups (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Raymond Wade (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$631,173
Expenses
$584,145
Net Income
$47,028
Net Assets
$186,074
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $631,148
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $25
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $226,802
38.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $410,078
Total Liabilities $224,004
Net Assets $186,074
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Barry Dufrene (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Folse (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ben Giardina (Vice Chairma) $0 $0 $0
Peter Louviere (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Scott Melancon (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Dustin Rabalais (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Ken Rachal (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0
Douglas Toups (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Raymond Wade (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$476,884
Expenses
$559,724
Net Income
-$82,840
Net Assets
$99,501
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $476,864
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $20
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $160,026
28.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $427,971
Total Liabilities $328,470
Net Assets $99,501
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Eric Danos (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Barry Dufrene (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Folse (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ben Giardina (Vice Chairma) $0 $0 $0
Peter Louviere (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Scott Melancon (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Dustin Rabalais (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Ken Rachal (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0
Douglas Toups (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Raymond Wade (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$532,365
Expenses
$725,963
Net Income
-$193,598
Net Assets
$182,341
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $532,322
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $43
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $143,777
19.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $422,341
Total Liabilities $240,000
Net Assets $182,341
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Eric Danos (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Barry Dufrene (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Folse (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ben Giardina (Vice Chairma) $0 $0 $0
Peter Louviere (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Scott Melancon (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Dustin Rabalais (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Ken Rachal (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0
Douglas Toups (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Raymond Wade (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$547,302
Expenses
$528,142
Net Income
$19,160
Net Assets
$375,939
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $543,048
99.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $38
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,216
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $148,856
28.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $611,138
Total Liabilities $235,199
Net Assets $375,939
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr Ken Rachal (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0
Scott Melancon (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Eric Danos (Vice Chairma) $0 $0 $0
Kenneth Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Damon Chouest (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Conrad (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kurt Crosby (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Folse (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ben Giardina (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joel Landry (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
James Buquet Iii (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Donny Rouse (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Scotty Tibbs (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kenny Wood Jr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Hugh Caffery (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$257,472
Expenses
$474,916
Net Income
-$217,444
Net Assets
$356,779
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $257,417
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $55
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $146,125
30.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $574,732
Total Liabilities $217,953
Net Assets $356,779
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr Ken Rachal (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0
Scott Melancon (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Eric Danos (Vice Chairma) $0 $0 $0
Kenneth Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Damon Chouest (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Conrad (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kurt Crosby (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Folse (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ben Giardina (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joel Landry (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
James Buquet Iii (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Donny Rouse (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kenny Wood Jr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Hugh Caffery (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$775,334
Expenses
$604,876
Net Income
$170,458
Net Assets
$574,223
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $775,274
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $60
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $166,539
27.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $791,851
Total Liabilities $217,628
Net Assets $574,223
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Victor Lafont (Employee) $104,317 $0 $0
Dr Ken Rachal (Secretary/Treas) $0 $0 $0
Scott Melancon (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Eric Danos (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Kenneth Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Damon Chouest (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Conrad (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kurt Crosby (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Folse (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ben Giardina (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joel Landry (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
James Buquet Iii (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Donny Rouse (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kenny Wood Jr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Hugh Caffery (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$479,504
Expenses
$467,856
Net Income
$11,648
Net Assets
$405,888
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $479,479
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $25
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $162,570
34.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $757,266
Total Liabilities $351,378
Net Assets $405,888
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Victor Lafont (Employee) $83,541 $0 $0
Dr Ken Rachal (Secretary/Treas) $10,000 $0 $0
Scott Melancon (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Eric Danos (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Kenneth Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Damon Chouest (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Conrad (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kurt Crosby (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Folse (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ben Giardina (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joel Landry (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
James Buquet Iii (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Donny Rouse (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Scotty Tibbs (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kenny Wood Jr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Hugh Caffery (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,255,739
Expenses
$1,489,726
Net Income
-$233,987
Net Assets
$164,037
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,255,663
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $76
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $175,332
11.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $725,560
Total Liabilities $561,523
Net Assets $164,037
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Victor Lafont (Employee) $78,310 $0 $0
Kenneth Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Eric Danos (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Dr Ken Rachal (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Mauldin (At Large) $0 $0 $0
Jj Buquet (Chairman Of The Board) $0 $0 $0
Damon Chouest (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Conrad (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kurt Crosby (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Folse (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joel Landry (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ben Giardina (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Scott Melancon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Donny Rouse (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Scotty Tibbs (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kenny Wood Jr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Hugh Caffery (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,081,947
Expenses
$693,239
Net Income
$388,708
Net Assets
$398,024
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,081,895
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $52
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $180,706
26.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $884,830
Total Liabilities $486,806
Net Assets $398,024
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Henri Boulet (Employee) $111,837 $0 $0
Vic Lafont (President/Ceo) $87,578 $0 $0
Kenneth Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Eric Danos (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Dr Ken Rachal (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Mauldin (At Large) $0 $0 $0
Jj Buquet (Chairman Of The Board) $0 $0 $0
Damon Chouest (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Conrad (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kurt Crosby (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Folse (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joel Landry (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ben Giardina (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Scott Melancon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Donny Rouse (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Scotty Tibbs (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kenny Wood Jr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Hugh Caffery (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$631,601
Expenses
$959,398
Net Income
-$327,797
Net Assets
-$346,814
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $631,571
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $30
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $210,266
21.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $286,428
Total Liabilities $633,242
Net Assets -$346,814

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,746,325
Expenses
$2,505,530
Net Income
$240,795
Net Assets
-$19,017
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,746,249
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $76
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $243,479
9.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $552,849
Total Liabilities $571,866
Net Assets -$19,017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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